Spiritual Thoughts

  W isdom is the reward you get for a lifetime of listening when you would have preferred to talk . ~ Doug Larson  S o teach us to number our days, so that we may present to Y ou a heart of wisdom. ~ Psalm 90:12

Friday Tale - Gift of Sound A s  a teacher and trainer, I had always found immense joy in sharing knowledge and helping others learn. However, my passion was gradually overshadowed by the relentless loss of my hearing. The classroom, once filled with lively conversations and laughter, had turned into a world of muffled words and isolation. I began to withdraw, aching for the days when I could connect with my students and colleagues without the barrier of deafness.   Realizing that I couldn't continue down this path of self-imposed silence, I decided to seek help. I made an appointment with a company that offered a solution – borrowing a pair of hearing aids. The moment I put them on, I was overwhelmed with emotion. The world came alive again; I could hear the rustle of leaves, the laughter of children, and the whispered secrets of my students. These hearing aids were a lifeline, a chance to rekindle my passion for teaching and connecting with others.   The only problem wa...

  Friday Tale - A Gentle Whisper   "A still small voice" (AV, RSV), "a gentle breeze" (LXX). 1 Kings 19:12   T he judgments of God (strong wind, earthquake, fire) are actually manifestations of His mercy. They are the prelude, and preparation, for the still small voice calling the nation to repent.   Elijah is being shown that the LORD God -- or Yahweh -- is, of course, the God of the strong wind, the earthquake, fire -- all these were presumed by the pagans to be manifestations of the great "god" Baal, but this was utterly false!   But not only was Yahweh the true and only God of these great and frightening aspects of nature, in contrast to Baal. He was, ESPECIALLY, the God who revealed Himself through the quiet, still, small, and gentle voice speaking to the individual conscience.   An old preacher spoke something in reply to a question from a young man, something so hushed it could not be discerned. The young man stepped across the room. ...

M any people may listen,    but few people actually hear.   -Harvey Mackay O h, that my people would listen to me,    that Israel would walk in my ways! -Psalm 81:13 

What Do You Hear? Stop Listen carefully What do you hear? This is what I hear 1. Birds chirping 2. The refrigerator 3. Leaves rustling in breeze  4. My breathing 5. The keyboard clicking as I type 6. Every rustle of clothing and body as I move 7. Faint noises that I can't even identify Be Thankful - Colossians 3:15  

The quieter you become, The more you can hear Ram Dass   Pause a moment, and listen; consider the wonderful things God does. Job 37:14

"Many people may listen, but few people actually hear." - Harvey Mackay A wise man will hear and increase in learning, And a man of understanding will acquire wise counsel. Proverbs 1:5